London Gatwick Airport
EGKK / LGW
Runways, frequencies and reference data for London Gatwick Airport, London. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- EGKK
- IATA
- LGW
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Reference point
- 51°08'53.0"N 0°11'25.0"W
- Elevation
- 203 ft
- Magnetic variation
- —
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 2,561 m (8,402 ft) | 45 m | ASPHALT | 08L 078° T26R 258° T |
| 08R/26L | 3,317 m (10,883 ft) | 45 m | ASPHALT | 08R 078° T26L 258° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | GATWICK DIRECTOR | 118.95 MHz | — |
| APP | GATWICK DIRECTOR | 126.825 MHz | — |
| APP | GATWICK DIRECTOR | 129.025 MHz | — |
| DEL | GATWICK DELIVERY | 121.955 MHz | — |
| GND | GATWICK GROUND | 121.805 MHz | — |
| TWR | GATWICK TOWER | 124.23 MHz | — |
| TWR | GATWICK TOWER | 134.23 MHz | — |
| ATIS | GATWICK INFORMATION | 136.525 MHz | — |
| FIRE | GATWICK FIRE | 121.605 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | H24 |
| Customs and immigration | H24 |
| Health and sanitation | H24 |
| Fuelling | H24 |
| Handling | H24 |
| Security | H24 |
| De-icing | H24 |
Everything else about EGKK is in the app
- 58 official charts (ADC, APDC, GMC, IAC, SID, STAR), opened in-app
- Full AIP AD 2 text for EGKK: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at EGKK: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Airline bases at EGKK
These airlines base crews at EGKK. Each page maps every base and links the roster import guide:
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- EGJA Alderney Airport Saint Anne, Guernsey · 215 km
- EGJB Guernsey Airport Saint Peter Port, Guernsey · 256 km
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Frequently asked
How many runways does London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) have?
EGKK has 2 runways: 08L/26R, 08R/26L. The longest, 08R/26L, 3,317 m (10,883 ft).
What is the elevation of EGKK?
The aerodrome elevation of London Gatwick Airport is 203 ft.
What is the tower frequency at EGKK?
London Gatwick Airport tower (GATWICK TOWER) is on 124.23 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the EGKK airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable EGKK airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points, and opens the 58 official charts published in the AIP. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.